liberation theology
Liberation Theology, Part Two…
Aaron White continues his examination of liberation theology and TSA
In part one of this series I neglected to make mention of my sources. While wide reading has been done in aid of this survey of Liberation Theology, the primary sources have 
been Gustavo Gutierrez’s first book A Theology of Liberation, and his collection of essays in The Power of the Poor in History. I find these to be excellent summaries of LT thought.
In my first article on Liberation Theology I summarized the broader outline of the movement and highlighted some potential areas of resonance for Salvation Army thinking and practice. In particular, I highlighted the three levels of liberation, namely social, psychological, and spiritual.
The ensuing discussion on theRubicon touched on various points, most of them around the problem of how to “do” theology. Specifically, how much of our cultural experience do we allow to permeate into our reading of Scripture and our actions? Does orthodoxy inform orthopraxy, or vice versa, or some mix in between? I found this to be a very helpful avenue of discussion, and I still believe we can continue to be informed by the some of the Liberationists’ thinking on this matter.
Liberation Theology, Part One…
Aaron White asks why this doesn’t resonate with more Salvationists
I
have recently been thinking about and studying up on Liberation Theology, particularly as it has developed out of Latin America from the 1960’s until now. I know, I know, I’m such a 
party animal.
Many Christians are deeply suspicious of Liberation Theology, given its connections with Marxist and socialist thought. But even a cursory reading should be of great interest to Salvationists who are trying to piece together how the service and justice work they are drawn to might be understood in the light of theology. Whether you agree with the ultimate conclusions of Liberation Theology or not, this really is theology done “with its sleeves rolled up”. It theology derived from serious scholarship and spiritual engagement with Scripture, with prayer, and with the poor. I would hope that this approach would resonate with all thinking, practicing Salvationists the world over.
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